Hay Merchant to host beer class for women

By Syd Kearney |
July 10, 2013
| Updated: July 11, 2013 11:36am

Hay Merchant will host a "Big Bad Beers" class for women at 2 p.m. Saturday. Participants will taste nine beers in three categories (IPA, sour and stout). The afternoon will include a raffle and a preview of Underbelly's new bar menu. Tickets are $40, and seating is limited.

1100 Westheimer, 713-528-9805

Sundown tastings at the Grove

Enjoy flights of craft beer 5:30-8 p.m. each Wednesday beginning Wednesday during Sundown at the Grove. The restaurant at Discovery Green is working with brewmasters at Saint Arnold, Goose Island, Rahr and Sons and more to create food pairings for the Sundown events, which will run through Sept. 18. Tickets are $15 and available at the door.

1611 Lamar, 713-337-7321

Churrascos' anniversary deal

Churrascos is marking its 25th anniversary with a three-course Chef Pairing Menu for Two available throughout July. The meal includes a 16-ounce Churrascos steak for two and options such as Cubana soup, Ceviche Mixto and Tres Leches Cake. The meal is $88 and includes mojitos and a bottle of wine. The Menu for Two is available at all Churrascos and Américas locations.

World of Beer is the latest addition to La Centerra at Cinco Ranch. Katy is the 44th location for the Florida-based franchise chain that features more than 500 bottled beers and another 50 rotating taps. Happy hour is 2-7 p.m. Mondays-Fridays. The tavern is open 11 a.m.-2 a.m. daily.

23501 Cinco Ranch in Katy, 281-394-9625

Frey's Backyard Cafe has opened in Tomball. The family-friendly restaurant with an icehouse spirit specializes in burgers and sandwiches.

14441 FM 2920 in Tomball, 281-255-8282

Camerata at Paulie's, a new wine bar created by sommelier David Keck and restaurateur Paul Petronella, has opened at 1830 Westheimer. The wine bar's name is inspired by Italian Renaissance gatherings of artists and musicians. Camerata is open 4 p.m.-2 a.m. daily; 713-522-8466.

Smashburger has opened its 14th Houston-area store at 25705 Katy Freeway in Katy. The Denver-based chain of burger franchises expects to open 11 new stores here over the next five years.

Olive Garden has a limited-run special. The "2 for $25 Italian Dinner" includes soup or salad, choice of entrees and a shareable appetizer or dessert. The deal is good through Aug. 4. Alvin diners can check out the special at the new Olive Garden at 162 N. Texas 35 Bypass.